# Eskişehir sustainable urban transport initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eskiehir-sustainable-urban-transport-initiative
> Updated: 2026-09-12T06:44:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality has introduced a ‘Car-free Sunday’ initiative as a model for sustainable urban transport. Launched in January, the program converts specific city center areas into pedestrian and cyclist zones on the last Sunday of every month.

Presented to Turkish municipalities during the European Mobility Week workshop, the initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and enhance public safety. Urban Planner Bilen Deniz Uyar noted that the permanent municipal practice is designed to prioritize human movement over motorized vehicles and increase awareness regarding the environmental impacts of private car usage.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Eskişehir car rental sector sees summer surge

The car rental market in Eskişehir is seeing a summer surge driven by expatriates and tourists, with high demand for automatic sedan rentals and monthly lease options.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-car-rental-sector-sees-summer-surge

### 2026-09-03: Eskişehir’s Car-free Sunday model presented to Turkish municipalities

Eskişehir’s ‘Car-free Sunday’ initiative, which turns city centers into pedestrian zones monthly, was showcased as a model for sustainable urban transport by the Union of Municipalities of Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehirs-car-free-sunday-model-presented-to-turkish-municipalities

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Cite as: Eskişehir sustainable urban transport initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eskiehir-sustainable-urban-transport-initiative